Marrakesh was a pleasant surprise. I am in town visiting my son and we came here for lunch. The…read moremusic was pleasing, the hostess was gracious and our server was splendid. The decor is classy, elegant and a perfect depiction of the cuisine. The food was 5 star along with the drink selection. I highly recommend coming here for any occasion.

( 2.5 stars rounded up) Now in a new, larger location in…read morewhat must have been a chain restaurant building. Nicely decorated more toward Indian & Moroccan design. Large parking lot as the building sits in the front of a strip mall. Staff was very friendly. Service was very good but it was (maybe) 20% full on a Saturday night at 630. Marrakesh claims to be Mediterranean and they are somewhat correct. I consider Greek, Turkish, Italian to be more Mediterranean. OK, I'll give you Moroccan,, but no way Indian. India is in Asia. ( I know this sounds a little like bragging but I've eaten at many Greek & Turkish restaurants in my lifetime (high end to little, casual cafes), so for those who gave it 5 stars...they probably gave the Olive Garden 5 stars too) The menu is not big and has items from all the cuisines I mentioned above ( except Italy of course) The FOOD.... Apps --The Hummus was just pretty good. but the pita they served was dry like "store-bought". --The Grape Leaves (Rolled grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, parsley, and rice) were just OK too. --The Spanokopita; ( a Greek dish) a mixture of cooked spinach, feta cheese, and onion wrapped in phyllo dough.. was very good. Entrees --The Lamb Chops ( you get 4 of them) are the best bet here. Served with rice or salad. It may be the most expensive dish on the menu but well worth it. ( I did find it odd the server never asked how we wanted it cooked but they were juicy and delish) --I had the Three Meat Combo and choose three items: Chicken Tawook, Lamb, and Sheesh, served with rice and salad. All the meats were very dry. --Maqluba (Mediterranean rice casserole with a special blend of spices, chicken, cauliflower, carrots, and potatoes, served with salad) was tried by a few at our table. It's a huge portion of rice with stuff in it (it was very inexpensive at $16 but then again it was mostly rice) There was an item on the menu ( stuffed Cornish game hen) but they were sold out by 630pm on a Saturday night (odd). Desserts I found it odd that the menu only lists 2 desserts, yet when I asked there were approximately 5 more, including the currently popular Dubai chocolate cake or ice cream ( I forgot which but wish I chose it.) I'm glad I asked because our server never mentioned any specials. Warning: do NOT order the baklava. It was as dry as sand. Worst I ever had and I've had many. All in all the locals surely will like it because it is different and I doubt it has much competition. But if you are visiting and eat this type of food a lot back where you're from, buyer beware.

Food was great. Very good selection and fresh. It was first time eating Mediterranean food but it…read moredefinitely will not be my last. The Loaded Shawarma Fries are great. Lamb was tender and the beef was very good.

Great service and good food. Super affordable. I had the chicken shawarma platter on rice with…read moretabouleh and hummus as my sides and it came with warmed pita. The tabouleh was so fresh tasting - probably my favorite. Will definitely be back! Mostly a takeout style place but they do have plenty of seating. And a parking lot!

Great place to get a clean and healthy meal. Super friendly…read morestaff. Great menu with a wide selection of options.

Well, I'm finally writing a review after several visits over the last couple years. Not sure why I…read morehaven't until now. Somewhat unassuming restaurant at a strip mall in Swansboro. As soon as you walk in you can see the kitchen and prep counter with the menu right above it. Order at the counter and pick up at the other end when your pager goes off. We kept it simple and ordered the lamb gyro, seasoned fries, drink, and hummus appetizer. We just had waters, but they offer wine, beer, sodas, bottled water, and some other drinks. Fairly simple, but good size menu with plenty of options. There are plenty of seating options with tables, booths, and outdoor tables as well. While we were waiting and eating there were several to go orders. Steady flow of customers in and out. They also have a great music selection! After a short wait our delicious gyros arrived. The presentation was nothing flashy, but good. The fires were seasoned just right for me, but a little too salty for the wife. The gyros were as expected, delicious and a good size for us. The hummus plate was actually larger than expected, but a nice surprise. There was enough naan for sure. I did not take any pics this time. Overall experience was excellent honestly. We'll definitely eat here again. I recommend giving Olea Mediterranean Kitchen a try.

I'm disappointed that all the reviews misled me. At 6 pm on a Wednesday there was no one in the…read morerestaurant. We ordered a hummus appetizer and had the thinnest and dry pita in a plastic bag delivered to our table. We asked to split a meal and even though there was no one there, she delivered one plate and told us we had to split the dish ourselves. The gyro platter had better pita, see pic , so I'm perplexed why we had the terrible pita we paid extra for. The gyro platter was average. I guess if its the only Mediterranean in town it would explain the reviews but other than that I cant explain the rave reviews.

We found this place while we were in Okracoke looking for options on our drive down to Carolina…read moreBeach today. After having italian, fried seafood, thai, indian and dessers, we wanted something different. Glad we picked this spot! Inside is spacious and cute. Love the cozy tables with cushion and pillows. The music was nice setting the atmosphere. The food was refreshing and the cardamom tea a delight! The rice is probably the best I've ever had at a restaurant, ever. The server was attentive and everything came out in a timely manner. We got the veggie skewer & gyro plate. Definitely recommend!

Yaba Mediterranean Grill absolutely blew me away. I ordered the Mediterranean salad with chicken,…read moremade classic, and it was amazingly delicious. The balance of ingredients was spot-on. Every bite was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly blended. You can really taste the care and quality in the food. What truly set this place apart, though, was the personalized service. The staff was warm, engaging, and clearly built real relationships with their regulars. They greeted every customer that entered as they walked in. They even took a moment to congratulate a customer who had just graduated from college and engaged their family celebrating with them. That kind of genuine connection is rare and incredibly refreshing. When I finished eating, I realized I wasn't in any rush to leave. I just sat there, soaking it all in with a goofy smile on my face, enjoying the atmosphere and the experience as a whole. The next time I'm in Greenville, I will definitely be back. Yaba Mediterranean Grill is a true gem.

Great fresh food, amazing service. Try the mint lemonade!…read more My toddler loved the grape leaves and the tabbouleh salad was delicious

This place never lets us down. Hands down, better and more authentic Mediterranean food than Cava…read more Fresh ingredients in all sandwiches, salads, sauces and dips. Really good baklava! AND they are always so helpful and kind. I would give 10 stars if I could!

Peno Med. Grill was recommended by our friends who live in Jacksonville, and our party of four…read morestopped in to grab a quick dinner (or supper). The menu offers plenty: bowls, sandwiches, wraps, salads, platters, and sides. Coke products are also available. My wife and I ordered the Classic Gyro Bowl and the Greek Gyro Bowl. Both bowls contained plenty of the grilled, crunchy cubes of the Lamb/Beef gyro. Although mine was the "Greek" bowl, very little of the veggies were included, and the tzatziki was missing while the feta was plentiful. Flavor-wise, it tasted good, but it was short on the ingredients. The interior is dingy and our table was sticky despite the wipe down, so I'd recommend getting your food "to go". The service was a solid 4.0, but the other elements drag down my overall scoring.

First off, the food truck had a 98.5 sanitation score! ::clapping:: Secondly, the food was…read moredelicious & made-to-order! I ordered the chicken salad and some falafel (forgot to take pic) & the vegetables were very fresh! There was so much chicken on the salad. The serving size was definitely for 2, but at least I got my money's worth! The salad dressing had a slight sweetness to it & the chicken tasted like it had a little curry incorporated into the seasonings. Definitely different than past experiences I have had eating Mediterranean food. YUM!

The Gyros were the best I've had. The pita brought it all together! We are here for college tour…read moreand having it again today for lunch